EMS Academy Student-Huntsville EMS--Shift Varies

This program provides the entry-level training that will prepare individuals for work as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) ividuals that successfully complete this program will be eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) examination at the emergency medical technician (EMT) level and will have an understanding of HEMSI-specific clinical policies and procedures. National Registry certification is required for State of Alabama EMT licensure.

EMT course completion is also required to continue to Advanced EMT or paramedic-level education.

Upon completion of the EMS Academy and licensing requirement, employee may be able to transition to full time employment as an EMT.

Student agreement to include but not limited to the following items:

• Student must obtain National Registry certification on the first attempt, after completion of the academy. (Pending testing availability, no more than 14 days post academy completion)
• Students who do not pass on their first attempt will be transitioned from full-time employment to PRN employment. After being transitioned to PRN employment, students will have no more than 60 days to make up to two additional attempts to obtain National Registry certification.
• Students that successfully complete the EMS Academy and are transitioned to full-time employment as EMTs must agree to work full-time in field operations for a period of not less than two years. Reimbursement of Academy cost will be required at a prorated amount if employment is ended within 2 years.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Must have a Valid and current driver’s license.

• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.

This position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes, which could include extreme weather conditions, moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;

walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 120 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

At times, may be required to work unscheduled overtime due to unpredictable occurrences including significant weather events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.